BAE Systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).
2nd largest global defence company based on 2009 revenues*
Approximately 107,000 employees worldwide
Global capability
Customers in more than 100 countries
2009 sales exceeded £22.4 billion
BAE Systems is active in each of our seven home markets - Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, UK and the US.
Establishing and embedding a total performance culture through continued and improved business performance and growth is fundamental to our success
Our Operational Framework and effective business management systems are at the core of how we run BAE Systems. Supporting our businesses, functions and strategic growth initiatives, our Performance Excellence team helps to ensure that we continue to perform, develop and grow to deliver value for all our stakeholders through:
a systematic approach to business processes and governance
effective programme execution
the sharing of knowledge, skills and best practice, helping the businesses leverage our global capabilities
predictable, reliable and repeatable solutions that deliver benefit for our customers
Effective performance management, strong programme execution and delivering innovative, affordable solutions and services are integral to our business and are built upon our reputation for technical excellence in engineering across our global organisation.
(* Source: Defense News Annual Ranking, published June 2010.)